Cub Cadet Z-Force S 54 Operator's Manual page 26

5. After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
6. Route the PTO belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the
belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
PTO Pulley
7. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing
the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to
lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level
the deck if required.
9. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the
tension, refer to "Adjusting Belt Tension" on page 22.
NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt
routing to make sure that the belt has been routed
properly.
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Deck Belt
PTO Belt
Figure 7-8
Replacing the Deck Belt
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck.
3. Using a 1⁄2" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the
male end into the 1⁄2" square opening in the lower idler
arm assembly and pull the idler arm clockwise. See Fig. 7-9.
While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt from
the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.
Figure 7-9
4. Install the new deck belt around the spindle pulleys as
shown in Fig. 7-8 and reinstall the belt covers.
5. Reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck
Installation on page 25.
Replacing the PTO Belt
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 23).
2. Replace the PTO belt and reinstall the deck following the
instructions in Deck Installation on page 25.
Mower Blade Care
WARNING!
Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades. When servicing
the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the
cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain
balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many
times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended
that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
Idler Arm